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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MDPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Frostburg State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Frostburg, MD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading555 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math535 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite21 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences23% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,032
Earnings 5yr: $103,014
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,671
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,331
Earnings 5yr: $100,973
Debt: $22,750
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,521
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,990
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,144
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,750
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,680
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,484
Earnings 5yr: $72,529
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,223
Earnings 5yr: $53,816
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,767
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,875
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,002
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,770
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,668
Earnings 5yr: $64,259
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,718
Earnings 5yr: $62,757
Debt: $24,309
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,430
Earnings 5yr: $55,668
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,197
Earnings 5yr: $59,641
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,934
Earnings 5yr: $46,364
Debt: $28,750
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,488
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,478
Earnings 5yr: $48,633
Debt: $26,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,376
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,715
In-State Tuition$10,220
Out-of-State Tuition$25,814
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,638
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,493
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,867
Est. Monthly Payment
$161/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$64,932
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